How to Address a Major General? I need to write a letter to an Army Major General. -- Ted Kinsman

Dear Mr. Kinsman: If your note is more 'social' than 'official' ... e.g., addressed to his home rather than his office .... leave "USA" off .... on social correspondence the branch of service is omitted. A social envelope is addressed to: Major General (Full name) (Address) An official envelope is addressed to: Major General (Full name), USA (Address) Salutation is the same in either official or social .... Dear General (Surname) -- Robert Hickey

How to Address a Retired Major General? I wish to write a thank you letter to a retired Major General- USAF. I am responding to a letter that was written years ago. The letter was lost for many years, but has surfaced so I would like to respond. -- Pauline Greenwood

Dear Ms. Greenwood: If your note is more 'social' than 'official' ... e.g., addressed to his home rather than his office .... leave "USAF" off .... on social correspondence the branch of service is omitted because it is not pertinent. A social envelope is addressed to: Major General (Full name) (Address) An official envelope is addressed to: Major General (Full name), USAF, Ret. (Address) Salutation is the same in either official or social .... Dear General (Surname) -- Robert Hickey

How to Address Retired Military Personnel?Questions about how to address retired officers and enlisted personnel are among the most frequent questions I get. Check out either of the two pages for additional information: